What is Qwen Image Layered?

Qwen Image Layered is a free AI image layer editor based on the Qwen vision model, supporting automatic image decomposition, RGBA layer separation, and AI editing.

Model URL: https://modelscope.cn/models/Qwen/Qwen-Image-Layered

Qwen-Image-Layered is a revolutionary AI image model released by Alibaba's Qwen team in December 2025. It breaks through the limitations of traditional "flat" AI image editing through advanced image layer decomposition technology.

Key Features

1. Layer Decomposition

Automatically decomposes static images into multiple RGBA layers (Red, Green, Blue, Alpha channels)
Unlike traditional segmentation tools that only identify objects, it achieves true semantic decoupling layering
Each layer has independent editability, supporting precise "point and edit" functionality

2. Zero-Drift Editing

Traditional AI image editing uses global resampling, like changing colors on wet paper where colors bleed
Qwen-Image-Layered achieves almost "zero-drift" precise editing
Completely solves the common detail loss problem in AI image editing

3. Physical Understanding

Establishes a more accurate physical understanding of the real world through "layering" and "completion"
Moves AI from flat "image description" to real physical perception

Technical Evolution

The model has evolved through three stages:

Single Image Generation: Basic image generation
Multi-Layer Generation: Started exploring multi-layer generation
Arbitrary RGB Image Decomposition: Finally achieved decomposing existing images into editable layers

Application Scenarios

Photoshop-like layered drawing and image editing
Fine local image editing
Structured understanding of image content
AI-assisted image content modification and re-creation

How to Use

Visit the ModelScope Platform
Upload your image
Let AI automatically decompose it into layers
Edit each layer independently
Export the final result

GitHub Repository
Model: Qwen-Image-Edit-2511 - Image editing model for complete workflow

Introduction